JonSumrall

Benefitted greatly from the change of coaching staff … Finished the spring listed as a “co-starter” at both inside linebacker positions … Impressed the coaches with his heady play … Got his first taste of playing time last season and hopes to earn more in the coming campaign … Came to UK as a defensive back, he has gradually added more weight and strength … Has played in three games.

2002 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in three games … Made four tackles, including a season-best of three in the victory over Texas-El Paso … Got his first varsity letter.

2001 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: First-team all-state choice by the Alabama sportswriters following his senior season … Led Grissom HS of Huntsville, Ala., to a 12-2 record, advancing to the semifinals of the state playoffs in Class 6A – the state’s largest classification … Four-year letterman and three-year starter as a defensive back and outside linebacker … Made 104 tackles as a senior, with four interceptions and nine fumbles caused … Set a school record with 18 interceptions during his career … Career totals also include 360 tackles and 19 fumbles caused … Played tight end on offense … As a senior, caught 19 passes for 372 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 19.6 yards per catch … Three-year pick on the All-Huntsville team … All-district as a junior and senior … Honorable mention all-state as a junior … Selected to play in the Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star Classic … “Jon was a dominant leader for us,” said Grissom Coach Ronny Massey. “Kentucky is getting a great person and great football player.” … Also participated with his school’s soccer and wrestling teams … Named the 2001 Tennessee Valley Student of the Year for his combination of excellence in academics, athletics, and extra-curricular activities … Extremely active in student affairs … President of the Student Government Association and was president of his junior, sophomore, and freshman classes … Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes … Red Cross Volunteer … Member of the Junior League Teen Shelter Committee … Chose Kentucky over Air Force.

Personal: Full name is Jonathan Edward Sumrall … Last name is pronounced “sum-RALL” … Born 7-5-82 in Texarkana, Tex. … Son of George and Sandra Sumrall … George played football at Southeast Louisiana … Major is undeclared.

The Cats’ Cause: Volunteered at UK Children’s Hospital and the Richmond Retirement Place (2002).

Sumrall Career Statistics

Year Position    G-GS Tackles TFL-Yds. Sack-Yds.2002 Linebacker   3-0    4       0         0